What a travesty from Fox News. In their report on Libraries Today they got it wrong. Again. As they usually do. But this time it was simply... w.r.o.n.g. I mean had the reporters never used a library effectively at any point in their life?
But as usual Mary Dempsey showed her class and leadership with a honest and effective response letter. It never fails to make me sad that we are forced to explain and defend the library institution that positively impacts and supports every citizen at each and every stage in their life.
Thank you Mary, for saying what we all wish we could express so eloquently.
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/library-taxes-closed-commissioner-reaction-letter-mary-dempsey-20100702
July 06, 2010
June 24, 2010
System Changes....and Opportunities?
I have always appreciated the support and assistance of the collective at Illinois Library Systems. I enjoyed working at a system agency at one point in my career and thrived on the collaboration and sharing of knowledge. Now through lack of timely and necessary state funding we are losing unparalleled support and talent at the system level. It is a sad time that creates many unknowns.
My hope is that opportunities will arise during this time of great change and transition. As a librarian who embraces change, I hope that we will all emerge stronger, unified, and with increased communication and collaboration. I desire this for all of the citizens who rely on Illinois libraries, and for the many libraries and staff who diligently work on their behalf.
To the many wonderful people who have provided leadership at system agencies:
Thank you for your dedication to Illinois libraries.
Your talents for advocacy, staff training and professional development, board guidance, legislation, grant development, marketing initiatives, and a host of other services too numerous to list, will be greatly missed.
My hope is that opportunities will arise during this time of great change and transition. As a librarian who embraces change, I hope that we will all emerge stronger, unified, and with increased communication and collaboration. I desire this for all of the citizens who rely on Illinois libraries, and for the many libraries and staff who diligently work on their behalf.
To the many wonderful people who have provided leadership at system agencies:
Thank you for your dedication to Illinois libraries.
Your talents for advocacy, staff training and professional development, board guidance, legislation, grant development, marketing initiatives, and a host of other services too numerous to list, will be greatly missed.
May 11, 2010
The Chicks are hatching!
Visit our Webcam @ Homer Library!
Homer Township Library would like to announce our exciting live hatch program Chick-it-Out @ Homer Library. The chicks are hatching - two so far and we have two dozen eggs in the incubator!
We have a webcam to view the chicks' progress in the incubator - take a look here. Full program information is on the library's website. Pictures are posted to the library's flickr photo site. This is a very fun and exciting program for both customers and staff!
Homer Township Library would like to announce our exciting live hatch program Chick-it-Out @ Homer Library. The chicks are hatching - two so far and we have two dozen eggs in the incubator!
We have a webcam to view the chicks' progress in the incubator - take a look here. Full program information is on the library's website. Pictures are posted to the library's flickr photo site. This is a very fun and exciting program for both customers and staff!
May 06, 2010
Starting our 5th Year of Bookmobile Service
Happy Birthday, Bookmobile!
We are celebrating our bookmobile service which brings library outreach, services and materials directly into our extensive Homer community.
Come visit the bookmobile at Dellwood Park on Friday, June 11 from 10:30-2:30 along with many other awesome vehicles at the TOUCH A TRUCK DAY.
The bookmobile is a fine example of an innovative service that without grant support could not have been undertaken. Our bus is simply amazing and I hope you will see (and enjoy!) it first-hand. Several years ago, Homer Library received a $150,000 grant award and the process of building a new state-of-the-art bookmobile began. Grant funding is a high priority and successful grants fund new services, collections and programs for our fast-growing community. This is especially important as your Homer Library continues to operate at the original tax rate established 25-years ago, without any tax increase, ever.
What's new on the bus?
Bookmobile Manager Jody Olivieri and library staff have done an outstanding job to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Rolling Library usage continues to rise thanks to all of YOU. This summer the bookmobile will be undertaking new stops at Saddlewood Estates, Woodbine West and Pebble Creek. We will also be featuring Stories in the Park and a Summer Reading Club as well as other Summer Fun events!
Come aboard to see what we can do for you.
And always feel free to tell me what's on your mind. I'd love to hear from you!
We are celebrating our bookmobile service which brings library outreach, services and materials directly into our extensive Homer community.
Come visit the bookmobile at Dellwood Park on Friday, June 11 from 10:30-2:30 along with many other awesome vehicles at the TOUCH A TRUCK DAY.
The bookmobile is a fine example of an innovative service that without grant support could not have been undertaken. Our bus is simply amazing and I hope you will see (and enjoy!) it first-hand. Several years ago, Homer Library received a $150,000 grant award and the process of building a new state-of-the-art bookmobile began. Grant funding is a high priority and successful grants fund new services, collections and programs for our fast-growing community. This is especially important as your Homer Library continues to operate at the original tax rate established 25-years ago, without any tax increase, ever.
What's new on the bus?
Bookmobile Manager Jody Olivieri and library staff have done an outstanding job to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Rolling Library usage continues to rise thanks to all of YOU. This summer the bookmobile will be undertaking new stops at Saddlewood Estates, Woodbine West and Pebble Creek. We will also be featuring Stories in the Park and a Summer Reading Club as well as other Summer Fun events!
Come aboard to see what we can do for you.
And always feel free to tell me what's on your mind. I'd love to hear from you!
April 28, 2010
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